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WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
She has always been grateful that you saved her from kidnappers.
A
content
B
comforted
C
happy
D
thankful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59123)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The whole place was in turmoil when we got there.
A
confusion
B
disturbance
C
mourning
D
agitation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59124)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Charles' concern for Anna is affected.
A
insincere
B
incorrect
C
weak
D
unfair
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59125)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
A
remedy
B
measure
C
discouragement
D
prevention
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of the sentence, the word "deterrent" is used to describe the purpose of corporal punishment, suggesting that it is intended to discourage or prevent indiscipline. Option C, "discouragement," is the most fitting choice as it aligns with the idea that corporal punishment is meant to discourage or prevent indiscipline, reflecting the meaning of "deterrent" in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59126)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new bank is fast becoming insolvent.
A
inactive
B
ineffective
C
bankrupt
D
lax
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context, insolvent means unable to pay debts or financially bankrupt. It refers to a situation where an entity has more liabilities than assets and cannot meet its financial obligations. Bankrupt means having insufficient assets to cover liabilities, just like insolvent.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59127)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He did all he could to defend his master.
A
fortify
B
secure
C
protect
D
cover
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To protect means to shield or guard someone or something from harm, damage or danger. It involves taking action to keep someone or something safe. In the context of the sentence, "defend his master," the action implies actively protecting the master from harm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59128)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.
A
cordial
B
polite
C
merciful
D
gentle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59129)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You have no excuse________late.
A
in being
B
to being
C
been
D
for being
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59130)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
My phone is superior________yours.
A
to
B
than
C
from
D
over
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59131)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You will surely help me with my work,_________?
A
can you
B
won't you
C
would you
D
you won't
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59132)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The trader tried to cash in________the customer's ignorance.
A
by
B
at
C
on
D
with
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The completed sentence would be: "The trader tried to cash in on the customer's ignorance."
In this context, "to cash in on" means to take advantage of something, in this case, the customer's ignorance, for personal gain.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59133)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She hates________waiting.
A
to have been kept
B
having been kept
C
being kept
D
to be keeping
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59134)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
He took his share and gave them______
A
their
B
there's
C
there
D
theirs
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59135)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
it is advisable to mind your own business and not_________
A
somebody's else
B
somebody else's
C
somebody's else's
D
somebody else
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59136)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mike was very glad_________that he had won the lottery.
A
to hear
B
for hearing
C
at hearing
D
on hearing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59137)